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I hope you have a lovely weekend, I shall be visiting my Mum - who last week kept us entertained throughout sunday lunch by telling us in great detail how, where, and when, her constipation issues were resolved.
And then went on to inform my 10 and 8 year old children that there is such a thing as a wig for your 'nether regions'.
Needless to say she didn't use the words 'nether regions'.
Thanks Mum.
If you want to see a photo of my dear old sweet old 85 year old Mother hop over to my sister's blog
and don't say I didn't warn you.
haha.
omg i died laughing.
that's not funny...but that's funny!!!
hahaha.
:D
Posted by: rachel | December 05, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Laughing with my husband on the couch endlessly. Hilarity.
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | December 05, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Oh yes!
The wig is called a merkin. I made them for Christmas gifts one year out of fake fur. I thought they were very funny and my in laws DID NOT think so all, which made them even funnier to me.
Oh, the merkin memories. :)
Posted by: Crystal | December 05, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Can you tell how to order I would like the last one in the photos. Thanks so much for the funnies I never knew there were wigs for the nether regions;P
Posted by: Melissa | December 05, 2008 at 03:56 PM
That is so funny... probably not really but I can't stop laughing! I would love to be as outrageous as your Mum!
Posted by: Gina | December 05, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Wait. That sounds like MY mum!
Posted by: Lynn in Tucson | December 05, 2008 at 04:54 PM
I can't even begin to tell you how much I love stories about your mum!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: fabricatedgoddess | December 05, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Every time you talk about your mom, I know I'll get a good laugh.
Posted by: lera | December 05, 2008 at 05:15 PM
What the..? Sheesh, I'm glad my mom isn't the only one without a "filter" That's hillarious!
Posted by: angela | December 05, 2008 at 05:28 PM
She is shameful. Wish I could figure out how to add in 'that' photo of her here, just to show your readers what we are up against.
Posted by: Kay | December 05, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Oh my... she sounds like... quite a character. I'll bet that was a fun dinner. And now I'm imagining what a good laugh you all have after these gatherings are over.
Posted by: Jen | December 05, 2008 at 05:36 PM
ha ha! Genius sister suggested posting it here
http://chunkymonkey.blogs.com/my_weblog/2008/12/happy-christmas.html
enjoy
Posted by: Kaymiller | December 05, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Lol! What is it with old age and bathroom talk? My mom will keep me on the phone for way too long talking about her digestive tract.
You are so funny! I'm going through my list of favorite blogs and you always crack me up. :D
Posted by: Crafty Mama Traci | December 05, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Lol! What is it with old age and bathroom talk? My mom will keep me on the phone for way too long talking about her digestive tract.
You are so funny! I'm going through my list of favorite blogs and you always crack me up. :D
Posted by: Crafty Mama Traci | December 05, 2008 at 08:25 PM
That is freakin funny-love it! You go Mum! I think she is so cool and I want to be that rad when I'm her age! LoL!
Have a nice weekend!
~Tam :D
Posted by: Tam | December 05, 2008 at 08:52 PM
ROFLOL I can't stop.
Posted by: Deborah Sloan(Baba) | December 05, 2008 at 09:34 PM
a 2 fingered salute on an 85 year old gets me every time! my 72 year old dad plays this most horrid song about ladies bits loud enough for the neighbours to hear and usually on christmas day... what a treat. thanks for the laugh rosey
Posted by: i cant sew | December 05, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Dammit, my morning coffee is now splorked everywhere.
Your mum should have her own blog. She'd give Dooce a run for her money.
Posted by: Shula | December 05, 2008 at 10:32 PM
hope I look as good as your mum at 85 and have just as much spunk! Very funny! She rocks!
Posted by: audrey | December 05, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Wow she looks good for 85. Proof colourful living is good for you!
Posted by: Joanie Gorman | December 05, 2008 at 11:38 PM
LOL I can so relate. DH's 90-yr olg grandma regaled us with bm stories all through the Thanksgiving weekend. You could tell she was fascinating herself. It was truly horrible.
Posted by: Jennifer from NY | December 06, 2008 at 02:16 AM
I giggled at the 'wig for your nether regions'. Mainly because in trivial pursuit my husband new the name for said accessory. With NO hesitation! ......aaaah, still laughing! Jen
Posted by: jenny | December 06, 2008 at 11:13 AM
By the way...I don't know if anyone else has named it...its a merkin! Maybe you should tell your Mum so she can be truly accurate!
Posted by: jenny | December 06, 2008 at 11:14 AM
A wig? A wig! Now I knew about hair dye for thereabouts (don't ask) but a wig is just too too much. I wonder if there's a knitting pattern on ravelry....
Posted by: domesticali | December 06, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I am totally stealing the idea of the penguins in your shop banner. They are just too cute. One day I'm going to get one of your little critters.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | December 07, 2008 at 03:57 AM
hey, i popped over from geek inc. the little house is adorable! but i totally agree about zippers, they are the worst!
Posted by: vanessa | December 07, 2008 at 08:53 AM
We just returned from visiting my 90 year old grandmother-in-law in hospital who, upon hearing that she had not had a heart attack, flipped everyone in the room off and declared, "see, I told you that you didn't have to call the paramedics!"
She's normally a sweet quiet old lady, so I don't know what they've been putting in her IV...
Posted by: UK lass in US | December 07, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Hiccupping madly here after laughing hysterically at your post. Brilliant!
Posted by: bigbuckgirl | December 08, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Wonderful! Paddy Pop and Pip and your mum! Thanks for the smiles xx
Posted by: thevintagemagpie | December 08, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Sooo funny!
No shame, some people
:-)
Posted by: Ursula Connelly | December 08, 2008 at 08:05 PM
what would we do without our Mumsxx
Posted by: Wendy Shaw Purdy | December 09, 2008 at 02:40 AM
hey, my current post has some little dolls made of wool that perhaps you will adore as much as I do. I bought them in kyrgyzstan where i'm living right now...i didn't make them, but i assure you that they aren't patented so make yourself right at home to make them if you feel the urge. i am loving your site. found it thru craftpad, i think...
thanks!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 09, 2008 at 01:56 PM
LOL Great photo, so unlike my own mother who personifies presbyterianism beautifully!
Posted by: retrorose | December 09, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Too funny, have tears down my face! I must say she looks well on it. Your Mum is a legend.
Posted by: Nicki | December 09, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Oh MY i had no idea. LOL Your mom is a hoot. LOL She does not look 85 either.
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | December 10, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Funny funny thankyou .
Clare's Craftroom
Posted by: clare bower | December 19, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Blimey - your mum sounds just like mine. She is getting more outrageous the older she gets. and she likes talking about constipation and she has taught my 9 year old some dreadful words.
I hope I'm end up just like her.
Love your creatures by the way. Happy Christmas.
Posted by: claire Maraldo | December 24, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Your mum is great! I hope I live to be 85 and am as cool and pretty as she is. Now I need the pattern (for gag gifts for xmas) for a merkin. My email is [email protected]. I guess I am just a crazy old american, I never heard of them. sassier299
Posted by: carole hendricks | June 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM